The Acura Integra Type S continues to solidify its position as a leader in the automotive industry, earning a coveted spot on Car and Driver magazine’s prestigious 10Best Cars list for 2024. This significant achievement adds to the Integra’s already impressive collection of accolades, including the esteemed 2023 North American Car of the Year™ award. The Acura Integra Type S is specifically recognized for its exceptional power, dynamic performance, and blend of premium features with refined driving dynamics.
Emile Korkor, assistant vice president of Acura National Sales, expressed pride in this accomplishment, stating, “We are incredibly proud that the new Acura Integra Type S, our new performance halo, has earned a Car and Driver 10Best award to go with some of the industry’s most prestigious honors won by the Integra.” He further highlighted the Integra’s market appeal, noting it captures nearly 40% of buyers in its class and attracts a new generation of customers to the Acura brand.
Acura Integra Type S front view on a track
The Car and Driver 10Best list is renowned as a benchmark of automotive excellence for over four decades. The selection process is highly competitive. To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new models, previous year’s 10Best winners, vehicles not available in the prior competition, or those with substantial updates. All contenders must also meet a base-price cap and be available for sale by a specific date. Car and Driver editors rigorously evaluate over 80 vehicles, scoring them out of 100 based on extensive driving and testing. The Integra’s inclusion in the 10Best Cars of 2024 list underscores its superior qualities and overall excellence in the automotive landscape. For a deeper dive into the 2024 Car and Driver 10Best Cars awards, you can explore the complete story here.
Acura Integra Type S interior showcasing manual transmission
The Acura Integra Type S represents a modern interpretation of ultimate street performance, specifically designed for today’s driving enthusiasts. It elevates Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA within the premium gateway segment, boasting an impressive 320 horsepower. Notably, it is the only vehicle in its class to offer a manual transmission, catering to drivers who seek a more connected and engaging driving experience.
Since its relaunch for the 2023 model year, the next-generation Integra has rapidly become the top-selling model in the premium sport compact segment. It currently commands nearly 40% of the market share, outselling its closest competitor by a significant margin. Integra sales have consistently exceeded 2,000 units monthly for over a year, with the high-performance Integra Type S constituting approximately 10% of the sales mix since its introduction in June.
Acura Integra Type S rear view on a winding road
Adding to its domestic appeal, the 2024 Integra Type S is manufactured exclusively at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, sharing the production line with the Acura Integra, TLX, and TLX Type S models. The powerful K20C engine is also built in Ohio, at the Anna Engine Plant, which additionally produces engines for other Acura Type S performance vehicles. More details about the Acura Integra lineup, including the high-performance Integra Type S, are available here.
About Acura
Acura stands as a leading automotive brand, dedicated to delivering expressive design, innovative engineering, and high-performance vehicles, all rooted in its Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The Acura lineup includes sport sedans like the Integra and TLX, and sport-utility vehicles such as the RDX, MDX, and the all-electric ZDX. The Type S variants further exemplify Acura’s commitment to high-performance. All Acura vehicles sold in America are manufactured within the U.S., using both domestic and globally sourced parts.
